Cherry Blockboard Hardwood Flooring Panels from Japan
Blockboard panels featuring nonconiferous cherry wood outer ply, manufactured for tongue-and-groove wood flooring systems. Surface treatment is limited to transparent oils highlighting the cherry grain without obscuring natural markings. Correctly classified in HTS 4412.52.31.05 as plywood wood flooring.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include species certification for cherry (nonconiferous) to differentiate from tropical hardwoods requiring additional permits
• Ensure no metal fasteners or components that could trigger Chapter 73 classification